1986 Dawn 39

Dawn 39, built 1986 - Realistically priced at £62,500 “Maia of Dart" is a lovely example of a Dawn 39, moulded by Island Plastics Ltd. of Cowes, fitted out to bespoke standards internally by Mustang Yachts. The Dawn 39 has timelessly good looks set off by beautifully teak-laid decks that are matched within the cockpit while the coachroof is finished in painted non-slip to reduce the heat transmitted below. Teak capped bulwarks/toe rails lend security about the deck. The design features an encapsulated lead ballasted keel and skeg supported rudder, combining with a keel-stepped mast and just begs to be sailed long distances - quickly! Well built in the first place, it appears that ‘Maia’ was refreshed significantly in the hands of a cabinet maker from late 2017 until 2022 - certainly the internal woodwork is beautifully presented - before being sold to the current owners, a very experienced couple, who have taken the boat to the Mediterranean and back and have been assiduous in their continued maintenance and upgrading of the boat. The underwater sections of the hull had been professionally treated for osmosis in 2018 and the rudder was replaced in 2024 as part of a thorough inspection and overhaul of the steering system throughout. Many more photos are available from our ‘cloud’- based files, contact us for access. 6 berths, across two double sleeping cabins and the saloon berths. High quality blue upholstery (new foam and fabric in 2023) and teak and holly finished sole boards throughout. Pressurised hot & cold water system with hot water provided by either engine or 240v immersion heater when connected to shore power. Diesel-fired warm air cabin heating by Vevor with its control in the aft cabin. Interior lights have been upgraded to be fitted with LED lamps throughout. Description of Accommodation, commencing from forward: Generous V-berth (7’2” x 6’4”) with infilling cushion to form a double berth, all using deep (6”) foam. The floor space extends aft of the berth, providing standing room to change with the door closed. A hanging locker is fitted to starboard and combines with hull-side cave lockers and the under-berth storage. A large opening deck hatch over (new 2021) provides good light and there is a portlight window to the coachroof to starboard. Three LED lights are fitted. A generously sized heads compartment. Jabsco manual Sea toilet with holding tank. Moulded hand basin with mixer tap & integrated pull out shower head, ample storage cupboards Holding tank (un-used) and a new toilet fitted in 2019. A fixed window to the coach roof’s port side, combining with an opening, overhead hatch provide light and ventilation. A rigidly mounted, double-leafed table is fitted on the centre-line immediately abaft the keel-stepped mast, with U-shaped seating to port and a straight single berth/settee to starboard. The seating to the portside may be converted to a double berth by means of a drop-in panel of plywood and cushion to suit